Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) vs Yamaha FJ-09 (1200)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition)stacks up against the Yamaha FJ-09. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecTriumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition)Yamaha FJ-09
Model year19992018
Price$10,699
Engine1180 cc847 cc
Horsepower147 hp115 hp
Torque115 Nm61 Nm
Weight225 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity6.6 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 6-piston calipersDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipersSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires120/70-ZX17 / 180/55-ZX17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) vs Yamaha FJ-09 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) and the Yamaha FJ-09 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Triumph Daytona 1200 SE (Special Edition) brings 147 hp in a 225 kg package, while the Yamaha FJ-09 counters with 115 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: